Chris Kanive

About Chris Kanive

Multifaceted and strategic marketing professional with 25+ years of experience driving brand growth, audience engagement, and revenue acceleration. Recognized for an interactive leadership style that inspires teams and fosters productive agency partnerships and high-value sponsorships.I’m known for connecting brands with broader audiences—transforming visibility into measurable business growth. Senior leaders consistently acknowledge my strength in project management, customer acquisition and retention, loyalty programs, and contract negotiations.As an extroverted, charismatic team player, I lead with authenticity and energy. I believe deeply in the power of data-driven decision-making and have consistently leveraged analytics to lower marketing costs while surpassing net sales targets. My success in performance marketing is rooted in a clear focus on ROI and operational efficiency.

Experience

1. Director of Client Services

   Buku Leads

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Director of Client Services with deep expertise in managing both new acquisitions and long-standing client relationships within the home services industry. I serve as a strategic bridge between agency teams and client stakeholders, ensuring business goals are met through seamless collaboration and measurable marketing outcomes.I work cross-functionally with development and marketing teams to deliver best-in-class performance marketing solutions that consistently exceed expectations. From lead generation to client growth strategies, I’ve helped drive millions in net sales by not only delivering results—but by strengthening the trust, communication, and value we bring to every partnership.Passionate about cultivating long-term client investments and championing high-performance campaigns that scale.

Education

• Regis University

  MBA

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Account Management
• Mobile Marketing
• Street Team Management
• Management
• Product Marketing
• Sports Marketing
• Wireless
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Events
• Wireless Technologies
• Strategic Partnerships
• Mobile Devices
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Event Planning
• Sales Management
• Telecommunications
• 501c3
• Solution Selling
• Sponsorship Program Development
• Sponsorship Activation
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Sales Process
• Product Management
• Sponsorship
• Marketing Budget Management
• Action Sports
• Competitive Analysis
• Customer Experience
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Internal Events
• Event Marketing Strategy